Daily Archives: July 27, 2014

‘Archaeological excavations in Perth city centre uncovered a number of medieval human remains which were subsequently reburied in Wellshill cemetery in 1991’: ‘In Memorium of Remains in Perth City Centre June 1991’ Two Roman coins found at Wellshill Cemetery. One is a bronze coin of the emperor Licinias I (AD […]

Aberdalgie Church yard and war memorial – Freestone Celtic cross. Unveiled by Duke of Atholl, Lord Lieutenant of Perthshire – handsome cross at Aberdalgie – the monument erected by the parishioners in memory of the 12 men of the parish who fell in the war – c. 29 November 1920. […]

The cemetery was chosen as a Polish war grave cemetery during the Second World War – southern end by the Jeanfield Road entrance. After the fall of France (1940), part of the Polish Army reformed in Britain as the 1st Polish Corps – their role in Scotland was to protect […]

There are around 170,000 Commonwealth war graves in the UK, 20,000 north of the border. Burials from First World War are to be found across the cemetery. ‘The practice of non-repatriation, established during the First World War, meant that commonwealth personnel were buried or cremated where they fell. Those who […]

“Behold the arms of the Mercers are Three mill rynds, three geid balls, with glittering star, To let the world know that their ancient race Possess’d three mills, for many ages space In pleasant Perth, near situate the Tay, Which mills Perth keeps unto this present day. Three balss next […]

Forteviot – “A Pictish and Scottish Royal Centre. The Royal centre of Forteviot in Strathearn, Perthshire is one of the famous early medieval sites in Scotland, traditionally regarded as a Royal capital.” See Forteviot by Nick Aitchison, Tempus Publications Ltd. Methven and Logielamond Parish Church – Church Road, Methven – Built […]

Perth: Street by Street is an architectural, archaeological, geographical, historical, and visual journey around the city of Perth’s c.635 streets, avenues, closes, roads, and vennels. Drawing on a range of disciplines, Perth: Street by Street will appeal both to those readers interested in the history and life of Perth, and to anyone who […]